Logistics Inventory Planner

Trans Papa Logistics, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's is seeking a Logistics Inventory Planner to forecast, order, analyze and track inventory across distribution centers, while overseeing inbound freight planning and cost optimization. The role interacts with Marketing, Ops, R&D and vendors to ensure continuous product availability for restaurants.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in inbound transportation and 2+ years in inventory analysis, with a knack for cross-functional collaboration and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with inbound transportation management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with inventory analysis and/or inventory management, preferably in the food/restaurant industry.
• Inventory planning and/or forecasting certifications, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, order, analyze and track inventory across distribution centers.
• Monitor inbound freight and optimize cost-effective, timely pickups and deliveries.
• Perform track-and-trace on shipments and respond to stakeholder questions.
• Oversee expedited loads and provide after-hours updates.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for new product launches and promos.
• Identify and minimize obsolete or surplus inventories.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning & prioritization

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Talent development

Cross-functional collaboration

Transportation Management Software (T

Tools

Transportation Management Software (TMS)

Job description

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John’s team today!

Job Summary

The Logistics Inventory Planner is responsible for managing inventory purchase orders from our QCCs which consists of forecasting, ordering, analyzing and tracking all products distributed by our QCCs. This position will also effectively manage the logistical planning and assignment of inbound freight.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide backup support to inbound transportation team to manage freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS) and perform track and trace analysis on overdue pickups and/or deliveries.
• Monitor freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS), scrutinize system planned freight movement carefully to ensure the most cost-effective and timely pickup and delivery of loads.
• Perform track and trace analysis on overdue pickups and/or deliveries and respond to questions or requests from managers, buyers and facilities regarding collect shipments
• Set up and provide oversight for expedited loads; providing updates after hours
• Track loads over the weekend in accordance to the on-call schedule.
• Negotiates carrier rates for optimal savings for the inbound network.
• Manages and participates in accessorial, budget and carrier performance reviews.
• Support Inbound Transportation department as needed.
• Forecast, order, analyze and track all inventory products distributed by assigned distribution centers.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure continuous availability for distribution to the end user - restaurants.
• Prepare special reports, statistics and graphs used to analyze and forecast operating needs.
• Manage new product/monthly promotional offer roll-outs working with cross‑functional internal and external teams made up of Marketing, Corporate Operations, Ops Training, Support Services, R&D/QA, Vendors and Distribution Centers.
• Identify and manage to minimize obsolete/surplus inventories.
• Improve PJFS' profitability through logistical cost reductions, cost avoidances, and process improvements on a cross‑functional basis.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

Education, Experience & Certifications

Minimum of 3 years experience with inbound transportation management Minimum of 2 years of experience with inventory analysis and/or inventory management, preferably in the food/restaurant industry. Inventory planning and/or forecasting certifications, a plus

Functional Skills

Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value Financial & Business Acumen Communicates Effectively and Candidly Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve Ability to build and leverage talent Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer. Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Aff…

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